Introduction to Management (11174.1)

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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Management Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
The unit aims to introduce to students a broad range of management issues and experiences faced by managers in current and future organisations. It relies strongly on a case study approach to learning to equip students with knowledge and skills which they can apply to fluid, and often ambiguous, work environments.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply theories of management to current and future management situations;
2.Investigate and determine the complicating factors in management science;
3. Identify and distinguish advantages and disadvantages in applying management tasks and competencies;
4. Articulate basic management principles in written and oral work; and
5. Reflect on how the practice of management will contribute to future career development.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9525 Principles of Management AND 4207 Introduction to Management.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

Textbook:

Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M., DeCenzo, D. A. & Woods, M., Management: The essentials. 4th ed., Melbourne, VIC: Pearson Australia.

Note: the textbook is also available as an e-textbook. The hard copy and ecopy of the textbook is available on the publisher's website. The link is https://www.pearson.com.au/9781488620195. 

It is critical that you have your own copy of this textbook, either in print or electronic form. It will be used in all classes throughout the term and you will need to use it in preparation for lectures, tutorials, workshops, the assignments and the final examination.

Additional resources will be available on the unit Canvas site.

You will also find useful and credible information in a broad range of peer reviewed journals, business publications, books and newspapers available through the university library. Databases can be accessed through the Library website at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/research-gateway/databases

Other recommended books:

Jones, G.R., George, J. M., Barrett, M. and Honig, B. (2016). Contemporary Management. Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, North Ryde.

Schermerhorn, J. P., Davidson, P., Poole, D., Woods, P., Simon, A. and McBarron, E. (2014.) Management: Foundations and Applications. 2nd Asia Pacific Edition, Wiley: QLD.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

NOTE that to pass this unit you must:

  • Achieve an overall result of 50% or greater; AND
  • The student should participate in ALL assessment items (quizzes, essay, simulation presentation and reflection, and exam simulation).

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Activities

Hours

Weekly lecture: 1.5 hours/week, 12 times

 18

Weekly workshop: 1.5 hours/week, 11 times

 16.5

Weekly study commitment, in addition to the 2 items above: 2 hours/week, 13 times (including mid-term break)

  26

Weekly quiz: preparation time of 2 hours/quiz, 11 times

 22

Workplace simulation part A: Group presentation: preparation time of 30 hours 

 30

Workplace simulation part B: Individual Reflection: preparation time of 10 hours 

  10

Workplace simulation part C: Final exam: preparation time of 27.5 hours

 27.5

Total

 150

Participation requirements

Please see 6a Learner Engagement.

Required IT skills

Microsoft suite or equivalent programs

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.